Australian Treasure Seekers on Three Hummocks Island
A Tasmanian expedition led by Trenoweth and Grey probes the Three Hummocks after Burgess’s death in a dangerous channel. They find tin ore promising but face a government lease dispute, trespass claims, and a mandatory Launceston clearance before proceeding. The party abandons the site for Circular Head seeking a faster route to wealth.
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Auit
Trenoweth
Burgess
Charleston
Straits
Three Hummocks
Circular Beach
Channel
Grey
Chapter XVII Terra Incognita Disappointment of Prospectores
The prospectors face a bitter disappointment as a license limits their mining efforts and blocks removal of ore for treatment. Officials hint mining law liberalization may remove the obstacle, easing their interior expedition plans. Trenoweth vents anger in a letter to John Barr recounting wanderings and dangers, while awaiting Adelaide mail. To be continued.
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Circuler Head
John Barr
Burr
Adelaide
Aftermath of a doomed expedition enflames Trenoweth and Grey
The chapter recalls the disastrous expedition ending with blame shared by Trenoweth and Grey for not heeding Burgess and Charleston. Old man Lifta, 65 years in perilous work, narrowly survives. Burgess’s action weighs on all, while plans for future moves are stalled by fatigue and danger.
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Trenoweth
Grey
Charleston
Burgess
Joe Norton
Brat Cow
Ted
Fishing as Muse in Paris in a Humorous Tale
A French anecdote frames Seine anglers as muses for writers and dramatists. It recalls a Parisian writer claiming amateur fishing fuels creativity beyond mere catches, with tales of actors and a Minister of the Interior jokingly foiled by dawn fishermen who inspire literary breakthroughs.
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Snd
Pasia
Gshermem
Mainon-Lafitte
Saint Cloned
Croissy
Port-Marly
Chateu
Patmvien Lie
Seine
Veaily
Bin
Lim
al Har
Paris
Interior
Sisur de Corbiere
Parie
Pieur de Corbiere
Eltz
Amich
Illiterate Irish Arrival in New York Misadventure
An Irishman arrives in New York seeking lodging for the night but fails to find a bed. He is directed by a weary traveler to another inn. He goes to sleep, only to have his pillow and bed disturbed by unidentified men, and a chaotic scene ensues as he awakes.
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New York
Pat
Wyariad
Wavellings
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Oonraven
Jos Norton
Old Burgess
Edward
Tom Norton
Tis
Sharke
Launceston
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Rhia
Clicis
Hummocke Island
Lanacenton
Devonport
King Billy
Learen
Jack
Toa
Tela
Cllla
Trentweth
Eurly
Durat
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